The Vectren Foundation strengthens the communities within our service territory through four major areas of giving: Education, Arts & Culture, Civic and Health & Human Services.

Education We are committed to educating the children of the communities in which we serve through the following: Improvement in the literary and critical thinking skills Classroom programs teaching creative skills Programs that prepare youth for higher education and entry into the workforce Higher education programs that support technological and business interests of the natural gas or electric industry

Vectren sponsored the Morgan County Public Library’s Youth Art month, an annual celebration that is designed to emphasize the value of art education in schools.

Arts & Culture We recognize the need to foster creativity and unique forms of human expression. Arts and culture funding requests are awarded to groups that support or offer the following:
Promote and support the performing arts Preservation and presentation of graphic arts Exploration, preservation and presentation of the history of our communities		To recognize the Foundation’s contribution to the Cornerstone Center for the Arts, the spring ballet classes were named in honor of Vectren. The Foundation sponsored the Arts Adventure program, which allows individuals, both young and old, to explore the wonderful world of arts.

Civic We support events that celebrate the spirit of community, diversity and good citizenship. Foundation contributions are generally awarded to programs or agencies that meet the following criteria:
Conservation of and education about natural resources or sound environmental practices Preservation and revitalization of communities Programs that promote or celebrate the benefits of diversity in the community		Lakeview volunteer firefighters show off the Pro Pak, a pack that creates foam to suppress fires, that was purchased with a $2,500 Vectren Foundation grant.

Health & Human Services We contribute to nonprofit agencies that reach out to those in need through the following categories:
United Way Campaigns Access to quality health and nutrition Housing for low-income families Care and protection of children at risk Preparation and support for challenged workers to the enter the workforce		Ohio employees volunteered to help stuff Premiere Community Health colon cancer screening kits, which were distributed free of charge throughout the Dayton area.